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VW Taigo vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (19,900 £ vs 13,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Taigo or Citroen C3?

VW Taigo vs Citroen C3: Key differences

VW Taigo

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the VW Taigo costs 19,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,215 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Taigo offers visibly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Taigo is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Taigo delivers a bit more torque with 250 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Taigo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is very slightly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,229 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Taigo offers clearly more boot space – 440 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Taigo carries very slightly more – 457 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Taigo sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £19,900
Taigo

VW Taigo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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VW Taigo

The VW Taigo blends a coupe-like roofline with crossover practicality, giving it a stylish presence on the road while remaining easy to live with for everyday driving. It delivers a comfortable ride, intuitive tech and smart use of space, making it a good choice if you want SUV looks without the bulk of a larger vehicle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,900 - 31,800 £
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,229 - 1,302 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,757 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
448 - 457 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
VW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the VW Taigo have?

The VW Taigo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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